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Read the latest developments, reporting and analysis from the world of Parkinson's research, including progress made in studies, tools and collaborations funded by The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
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    Episode 5: The Role of Inflammation and Immune Responses in Neurodegeneration with Malú Gámez Tansey

    In this episode, Dr. Malú Gámez Tansey talks about her research at the intersection of immunology, neuroscience, and genetics. She describes new findings and current projects in her lab, discusses…
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  • Funded Research: Relief for Constipation, Looking for a New Causative Gene, and the Genetics of Gender Differences in Parkinson’s Disease

    What We Fund: $17.8M Toward Research into Biomarkers, Gene Therapy, Genetics and the Role of the Blood-Brain Barrier in PD

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) announces 67 grants that total more than $17.8 million awarded in October and November 2023.
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    Research Roundup: Studies Recruiting to Treat Parkinson’s Symptoms and Disease Progression

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation shares recruiting studies aimed at treating Parkinson’s symptoms and slowing disease progression.  
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    Episode 4: Elucidating the Pathobiology of LRRK2 in Parkinson's Disease with Dr. Dario Alessi

    In this episode Dr. Dario Alessi discusses his work developing the LRRK2 kinase assay, LRRK2 Ser935 dephosphorylation assay, and Rab phosphorylation assay, as well as future directions and…
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    Episode 3: New Frontiers in Deep Brain Stimulation Research for Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Michael Okun

    In this episode, Dr. Michael Okun joins us to discuss his research and some of the recent advances in deep brain stimulation and other areas.
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    New MJFF-Funded Project Continues Biomarker Momentum

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) awarded a $10 million grant to Octave® Bioscience, Inc. for a project to work toward the discovery, development and validation of a new…
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  • Pioneer in LRRK2 Biology, Dario Alessi, PhD, Awarded the Robert A. Pritzker Prize

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) awarded the 2023 Robert A. Pritzker Prize for Leadership in Parkinson’s Research to Dario Alessi, PhD, at a ceremony on November 11 in…
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